How to Make Irish Tea Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Irish Tea Cake is a traditional dessert that has been enjoyed in Ireland for generations. This beloved cake is moist, rich, and deliciously sweet, making it a perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea or coffee. The recipe for Irish Tea Cake has been passed down through families and is a staple at Irish gatherings and celebrations.

The key to a perfect Irish Tea Cake lies in the quality of the ingredients and the careful mixing of the batter. The cake is typically made with simple pantry ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk, or more if needed
  • ¼ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 9-inch round cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round pan.
  • Cream sugar and butter together in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients alternately with milk, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons more milk if batter is too stiff. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a serving plate and cool to room temperature, 20 to 30 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar right before serving.
  • Nutrition

    273 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 63mg
    • Sodium: 273mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 66mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 59mg